Fantasy. When his estranged father, Emperor Varenechibel of the Elflands, perishes in an airship crash, 18-year-old Maia Drazhar is recalled from exile and proclaimed heir to the Elfin imperial throne of Ethuveraz. Maia, whose late mother was a goblin, is immediately transformed from pariah to messiah -- attracting sycophants, schemers, and enemies in short order. If Maia is to survive life at court, let alone rule, he'll need to distinguish false friends from true and use his wits to navigate a treacherous world of conspiracy and political intrigue. Don't miss this unusual combination of high fantasy, mystery, and political drama with steampunk elements.

Epic Fantasy. This conclusion to the Iskryne World trilogy (after Range of Ghosts and Shattered Pillars) follows warrior Re Tamur as he journeys to the Dragon Lake and stakes his claim as heir to the Khaganate, his grandfather's empire. However, he'll have to raise an army to challenge his usurping uncle, the blood-sorcerer al-Sepehr, who heads the assassin cult of the Nameless. With the help of his allies -- the wizard Samarkar, shapeshifting Cho-tse warrior Hrahima, and silent monk Brother Hsiung -- Re Tamur takes a stand that will result either in victory or death. Inspired by Mongolian history, this dramatic and richly detailed novel boasts compelling characters and extensive world-building.

Thorn Jack is a spectacular, modern retelling of the ancient Scottish ballad, Tam Lin—a beguiling fusion of love, fantasy, and myth that echoes the imaginative artistry of the works of Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, and Melissa Marr.In the wake of her older sister’s suicide, Finn Sullivan and her father move to a quaint town in upstate New York. Populated with socialites, hippies, and dramatic artists, every corner of this new place holds bright possibilities—and dark enigmas, including the devastatingly attractive Jack Fata, scion of one of the town’s most powerful families.As she begins to settle in, Finn discovers that beneath its pretty, placid surface, the town and its denizens—especially the Fata family—wield an irresistible charm and dangerous power, a tempting and terrifying blend of good and evil, magic and mystery, that holds dangerous consequences for an innocent and curious girl like Finn.To free herself and save her beloved Jack, Finn must confront the fearsome Fata family…a battle that will lead to shocking secrets about her sister’s death.

Contemporary Fantasy. In this sequel to Dreams and Shadows, Colby Stevens is now the most powerful wizard in the world. However, achieving his goal has exacted its toll on the young man and Colby now prefers his quiet, solitary life as the protector of his chosen city of Austin, Texas. Alas, the rise of a dangerous entity known as the Queen of the Dark Things will send Colby abroad to Australia, where he must confront unsavory aspects of his past in order to ensure humanity's future. For another coming-of-age story of ambitious young adults whose desire for magical power comes at a terrible price, check out Lev Grossman's Magician series.

Science Fantasy. First introduced in author Rjurik Davidson's short story collection The Library of Forgotten Books, the city-state of Caeli-Amur has experienced a steady decline since its technological heyday a century ago. Rival factions vie for wealth and power as Minotaurs roam the streets, the insectoid Elo-Talern operate behind the scenes, and civil unrest threatens to erupt into violence. When philosopher-assassin Kata receives her assignment to spy on the members of a revolutionary group, she views it as an opportunity to gain her long-desired freedom. Then she meets thaumaturgist Maximilian, who plans to use information from the Great Library of the sunken city of Caeli-Enas to overthrow the ruling classes and restore the peoples' rights. This debut's meticulous world-building and New Weird ambiance may appeal to fans of Jeff Vandermeer's Ambergris Cycle or China Miéville's Bas-Lag novels.

Fantasy. The renowned Touchstone theater troupe delights audiences with its unique magic-infused spectacles. Wizard Cade is the "tregetour," a blend of playwright and director; elven Mieka Windthistle is the "glisker" or illusionist; Jeska is the "master," playing all the parts; and Rafe is the "fettler," or stage manager. However, Cade's mix of human, elven, and fae blood gives him the power to see a range of possible futures -- and most of them look very bad for his friends. Thornlost is the 3rd book in the Glass Thorns series, after Touchstone and Elsewhens.

In the 6th and final book of the multi-author Sundering series launched by New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore, Ed Greenwood, the creator of the Forgotten Realms , further chronicles the exploits of Elminster as he fights for the future of Faer'n.aChaos grips Faer'n as vainglory, prophecy, and ancient forces comingle in the shadows cast by war.a Agents of the Shadovar lurk in the corners of Candlekeep in search of the arcane secrets that will power their war machine toward Myth Drannor. Gods and their Chosen run amok, all in a gambit to seize power. And a threat foretold by an ancient seer stirs. aAt the heart of it all, Mystra, the great Goddess of Magic, has withdrawn from the world. Without her protection, Elminster, her greatest champion, fears for the nascent Weave, the fabric of magic Mystra wields to bind Faer'n. Will the Nightseer Shar, mistress of the great and fearsome Shadovar, seize the opportunity to blanket the world with her Shadow Weave?aWith the help of Storm Silverhand and his prot g Amarune, Elminster works frantically to strengthen the Weave's tethers and forestall what seems an inevitable reckoning. But other interests machinate for their own sinister ends.aAs the Sundering draws nigh, Elminster and his heroic cohort must see the signs for what they are. The choice of worlds lies in the balance.

In a world where an industrial revolution is powered by magic, Tyen, a student of archaeology, unearths a sentient book called Vella. Once a young sorcerer-bookbinder, Vella was transformed into a useful tool by one of the greatest sorcerers of history. Since then she has been collecting information, including a vital clue to the disaster Tyen's world faces.

Elsewhere, in a land ruled by the priests, Rielle the dyer's daughter has been taught that to use magic is to steal from the Angels. Yet she knows she has a talent for it, and that there is a corrupter in the city willing to teach her how to use it -- should she dare to risk the Angels' wrath.

But not everything is as Tyen and Rielle have been raised to believe. Not the nature of magic, nor the laws of their lands -- and not even the people they trust..

Expecting triplets, faerie princess and former private eye Merry Gentry, fights to save herself and her babies from Taranis, King of Light and Illusion by appealing to a god of death known as Darkness in this sequel to Divine Misdemeanors.

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